spiraled

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A savory, deeply indulgent twist on the cinnamon roll: pillowy brioche spiraled with a silky, peppery cheese filling that melts into something glossy and rich.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Relations between the U.S. and Pakistan spiraled following the discovery that Osama bin Laden, the terrorist leader behind the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, was living in a Pakistani town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Hernández asked to call his fiancee, “and the situation spiraled out of hand,” according to Kolasinski.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

A snowball fight that spiraled in a blizzard isn’t one of them.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

I was so terrified I could barely think, but as Guido spiraled I caught a glimpse of Rachel pulling Annabeth inside the copter.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan